Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
October 7, 2020
Health News
Penn researchers get $3.2 million grant to use artificial intelligence for improving heart transplants
A $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support Penn Medicine researchers in using artificial intelligence to improve outcomes in patients who receive heart transplants.October 7, 2020
Investigations
Ex-boyfriend charged in death of Delaware teen Madison Sparrow
Noah Sharp, 19, has been charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in the death of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow in Newark, Delaware. Sparrow went missing on Oct. 2 and her body was later found in a wooded area. An autopsy determined that she died of blunt force trauma to the head.October 5, 2020
Election 2020
Pennsylvania's online voter registration and mail-in ballot services restored following outage
Pennsylvania is working to restore a data center that suffered an outage impacting the state's online voter registration and mail-in ballot services, among other IT resources at departments across the state. The data center is managed by Unisys, a contractor for Pennsylvania data facilities.October 5, 2020
Investigations
Missing Delaware teen Madison Sparrow found dead, police say
Madison Sparrow, a 17-year-old girl who went missing from Newark, Delaware, was found dead on Oct. 5. Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the girl's death.October 5, 2020
2020 Election
2020 Election Guide: Everything you need to know to vote in New Jersey
New Jersey residents can prepare for Election Day on Nov. 3 election by reviewing important information about voter registration, mail-in voting, polling locations, early voting deadlines, and what to expect on your ballot. The leading race in 2020 will be the presidential showdown between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but several other important races will be on the ballot as well, including a referendum on recreational marijuana.October 5, 2020
Television
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' creator once got savagely pranked by 'Game of Thrones' showrunners
Rob McElhenney, creator of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," was once the victim of a brutal prank by "Game of Thrones" showrunners D.B. Weiss and David Benioff. The story is included in the upcoming oral history of the HBO series from author James Hibberd.October 4, 2020
Television
In 'SNL' return, fiery Jim Carrey plays Joe Biden in nightmare Trump debate
The return of "Saturday Night Live" was marked by Jim Carrey's brilliant portrayal of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who squared off in a debate with the the familiar Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump. The premiere was hosted by Chris Rock, who talked about the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on our relationships and political life in the U.S.October 4, 2020
Investigations
Two Temple students hospitalized after falling from roof of building
Two young women, both students at Temple University, are recovering from injuries suffered when they fell four stories from the roof of an off-campus apartment building in North Philadelphia. Investigators said the incident occurred during a party.October 4, 2020
Prevention
Penn State researchers get $3 million grant for wearable tech to prevent kidney stones
A wearable tech solution developed by researchers at Penn State University use an app-connected water bottle to ensure that people who suffer from kidney stones drink enough water to stay hydrated. The sipIT system received a nearly $3 million grant to conduct clinical trials over the next five years.October 4, 2020
2020 Election
Sen. Pat Toomey announces he will not run for reelection in 2022
Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania is not expected to seek a third term or run for governor in 2022. His vacant seat would become a coveted target up for grabs among Democrats seeking to gain ground in the Senate.Just In
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